Burning The Ground Exclusive 1987
“Koo Koo” is the fifth track on Sheila E.’s third album Sheila E., and, soon after the album’s release, Koo Koo was released as the album’s second single. The track is co-written by Prince and Sheila E., and Prince plays most instruments and produces the track.
While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in late September 1986, at Prince’s Galpin Blvd Home Studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The single peaked at #35 on the US R*B/Hip-Hop singles chart.
SIDE A:
Koo Koo (Remix) 5:10
Remix – David Z.
SIDE B:
Paradise Gardens (Extended Version) 6:15
Written-By – Constance Guzman
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
U.S. CHART HISTORY:
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Koo Koo | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles | #35 |
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Paisley Park – 0-20686
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country: US
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul
Style: Electro, Funk
CREDITS:
Design – Mary Ann Dibs
Lacquer Cut By – CB.*
Photography By – Prince
Producer, Arranged By, Written-By – Sheila E.
NOTES:
Original version available on the Sheila E. album SHEILA E.
Find the 12″ at DISCOGS
VINYL TRANSFER & RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net
THE GEAR:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon 2M Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner
SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator
RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi
**24bit FLAC only availa for seven days!
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Thank you Paul.
Thank You Paul.!!
THANK YOU for showcasing funk, r&b, soul, rock n roll, from back in the DAY! Interesting notes: the designer, she was my art school teacher, she worked alongside Margo Chase on Prince’s Sign O The Times album which recently got the super deluxe treatment. She worked on other albums possibly, but she told me about Prince and other details, not much, but a few tidbits about the making of the SOTT album design, fun stuff. She was one of my favorite professors, she was TOUGH, but for good reason, took no mess. As for Sheila, if you have nothing good… Read more »
love this. thanks <3
You’re welcome, Pedro Paulo 🙂
Paul, this is really fabulous of you. I think Sheila E. is the bomb and the woman can certainly play the drums! It’s great that you followed “Oh Sheila” with the real deal. And speaking of Ready For The World, the classic remix service, Hot Tracks, did a scorcher of a remix of “Oh Sheila” where they’d have the hot percussion part of “The Glamorous Life” played over the hot break! It was AWESOME!! Thanks for this classic “Koo Koo” of which I haven’t heard in years. You are spoiling us!! Hope you have a fantastic weekend Paul. You too… Read more »
Thank you, Jeff I will have to look for the Hot Tracks version not sure if I have it or not. 🙂 Have a great weekend 🙂
Thanks a million oh Sheila I have always LOVED this jam but this mix I don’t think I’ve heard as I have the 7” & album only… “It’s your world… For.A.Little.While!” Missed opportunities abound for re-issues from the vault!
You’re welcome, ING hope you enjoy the 12″ 🙂
Cooool! I loooove Sheila!
From the groovy ‘Oh Sheila’ to the real Sheila.
You are spoiling us now.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You’re welcome, FluffyPaws have a great weekend 🙂
Thank you so much!
You’re welcome 🙂